Word Image
plural: zests
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (as an orange or lemon) used as a flavoring; a quality that increases enjoyment; keen enjoyment
Word Family
zested
zesting
zester
zesty
zestier
zestiest
zestful
zestfully
zestfulness
Sentences
She embraced life with zest; her beautiful spirit has touched countless lives.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice or some fresh lemon zest if desired.
The home’s colorful history adds an air of romance and zest.
Take the zest and juice of one lemon and place in a blender or food processor.
My specialty, a zesty salsa added a kick to the tacos.
The zestful aroma of citrus filled the air.
She brought a fun zestfulness to the group.
The comedian’s zesty personality kept the audience laughing.
I watched the chef zestfully squeeze the lemon over the fish.
The zesty lemon-lime soda was a refreshing thirst quencher.
Exercises
